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On the recordJanuary 9, 2020
Once a resolution passes the House, it goes to the Senate. Once all action is done, the Speaker is a mere functionary in transmitting the will of the House to the Senate. It has been 21 calendar days, 12 working days, and 7 legislative days since the impeachment resolution was passed by this House. Since the resolution has not yet been delivered to the Senate, clause 8(b)(3)(C) of House rule I says that a vacancy in the Office of the Speaker may exist if the Speaker cannot do her job. She has not done her job. America, I submit a vacancy exists in the Office of the Speaker of the United States House. ____________________
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Howard Griffith
Republican · Virginia
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Jan 9, 2020

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